The information revolution is in motion, and sound database
design will drive the ease of data handling and, in turn,
improve the results of business practices. A timely topic, then,
is Object-Role Modeling (ORM), a way to design and query
databases via an application written in lay terms. Halpin
expertly explains ORM as well as other solid database design
practices so that even seasoned pros will learn something new.
Designers, programmers, systems analysts, and managers will
discover everything they need to know about database design.
Complete with a companion web site, this is highly recommended
for libraries serving techies.